Creative Ways To Tie Shoe Laces - Part III
🪢 Creative Ways to Tie Shoe Laces – Part III
Welcome back to our four-part series on the art of shoelace tying! In Part III, we’re diving deeper into creative expression with five more standout styles designed to turn heads and spark conversation. From intricate weaves to statement-making twists, these lacing methods add fresh personality to your favorite kicks. Ready to get inspired? Let’s lace up!
1. Loop Back Lacing
This style adds a twist—literally. Each lace loops back to previous eyelets, creating a stacked X-pattern that’s both stylish and snug. It works best on shoes with at least 6 pairs of eyelets.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
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Standard shoelaces
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A shoe with at least 6 eyelet pairs
🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Start from the bottom:
Thread the lace straight across the bottom eyelets from the outside-in (underneath the eyelets). Make sure both ends are even. -
Go up two eyelets:
Take each end and thread it upward, skipping one set of eyelets, and insert from the outside-in. -
Loop back down:
Now take each lace end and insert it down into the eyelet you just skipped—you’re looping it back into the empty eyelet below. -
Continue upward:
Repeat the pattern: go up two, then loop back down one—until you reach the top. -
Tie as usual.
You’ll end up with a series of bold X shapes with loops feeding back through the center, giving both structure and an edgy look.
2. Lattice Lacing
Lattice Lacing creates a bold, crisscrossed diamond pattern across the shoe—like a trellis or woven basket. It’s a show-stopper for shoes with 6 or more pairs of eyelets and works especially well on canvas or high-top styles.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
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Extra-long shoelaces (the pattern uses more length)
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Shoes with at least 6 eyelet pairs
🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Start at the bottom eyelets:
Run the lace straight across and thread it underneath both bottom eyelets. -
Create the first diagonal:
Take the left lace and thread it into the fourth eyelet up on the right, going outside-in.
Then take the right lace and thread it into the fourth eyelet up on the left, also going outside-in. -
Work backward diagonally:
Bring each lace back down diagonally and cross to the second eyelet up on the opposite side. (This forms the first “X” of the lattice.) -
Continue the pattern upward:
Repeat: lace up diagonally two eyelets higher, then cross back down to the next pair of open eyelets. This alternating pattern creates a diamond lattice. -
Finish at the top:
Once you've used all the eyelets, tuck the laces into the top eyelets and tie a bow as usual.
3. Hash Lacing
Hash Lacing creates a bold, crisscrossed grid that resembles a hashtag or pound symbol (#). It’s structured, edgy, and ideal for casual or streetwear vibes.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
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Standard or slightly long laces
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Shoes with an even number of eyelets (6 or more pairs recommended)
🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Start straight across the bottom:
Thread the lace straight across the bottom eyelets, entering from the outside-in. -
Cross up and over:
Take the left lace and go diagonally to the second eyelet up on the right side, entering from the outside-in. Do the same with the right lace, going diagonally to the second eyelet up on the left. -
Go straight across:
Now take each lace straight across to the opposite side at the same level, entering from the inside-out. This forms a bar connecting the diagonal lines—like the center of a hashtag. -
Repeat upward:
Continue this pattern: diagonals that cross each other, then a straight bar across. Repeat until you reach the top. -
Tie a bow as usual.
You’ll end up with a stacked series of crossed Xs intersected by horizontal lines—a clean, gridded look.
4. Spider Web Lacing
This style is dramatic and symmetrical—mimicking the layered radial pattern of a spider’s web. It’s perfect for high-top or mid-rise shoes and makes a bold fashion statement.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
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Long laces (to accommodate the intricate loops)
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A shoe with at least 6–8 pairs of eyelets
🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Begin at the bottom eyelets:
Thread the lace straight across and insert from the inside-out. Keep the lace ends even. -
Create the first web loop:
Take each lace and skip the next eyelet up. Thread it diagonally to the third eyelet up on the opposite side, going outside-in. -
Double back:
Bring each lace down to the middle eyelet that was skipped earlier, threading it from the inside-out to form a loop back through the center. -
Repeat the pattern upward:
Continue this process—skip an eyelet, thread diagonally upward, then double back to the skipped eyelet. Each set of loops and cross-lacing creates a layered, “webbed” effect. -
Tie off at the top.
Once all loops are complete, tie a neat bow, or tuck the ends inside for a cleaner finish.
5. DNA (Helix) Lacing
Inspired by the iconic double helix structure of DNA, this lacing style creates a spiral twist that visually wraps around the center of the shoe. It’s quirky, dynamic, and definitely a conversation starter.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
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Long shoelaces (for the spiraling effect)
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Shoes with at least 6–7 eyelet pairs
🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Begin straight across at the bottom:
Thread the lace straight across the bottom eyelets from underneath. Keep ends even. -
Start the spiral:
Take the left lace and thread it diagonally up to the second eyelet on the right, outside-in.
Now take the right lace and feed it underneath the diagonal lace, then thread it to the next left eyelet, outside-in. -
Keep spiraling upward:
Alternate this motion—one lace crosses diagonally, the other follows it underneath and loops to the next available eyelet. This “over-under-up” motion builds the helix look. -
Tighten and align:
Make sure each crossing point stacks evenly as you work up the shoe. -
Tie it off at the top.
Finish with a neat bow or tuck-in. The result will look like a continuous spiral running up the shoe.
